Featuring a casino, a day spa and 20 bars and restaurants, The Darling at The Star is just 2133 feet from Cockle Bay. It offers modern rooms, some with views over the city skyline, while others look towards Pyrmont and surrounding suburbs. The rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, an iPod docking station, mini-bar, tea-and-coffee maker and safety deposit box. Each air-conditioned room features luxurious bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets. The Darling Sydney is 8 minutes’ drive from Sydney Opera House and The Rocks historic district. Sydney International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The Sydney International Convention Center is just 10-minute walk away. Guests can relax in the Turkish bath, or enjoy swimming in the scented outdoor pool with its own bar. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception and valet parking. The hotel has a wide range of restaurants such as celebrity chef Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle. Rock Lily Bar offers live music and an extensive selection of tequilas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Star Entertainment
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for Sydney

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hessa
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We liked the service it was super good and the bed was comfortable.
  • Wan
    Australia Australia
    Location close to public ferry wharf, short walk to Darling Habour main area. Walkable to CBD (QVB area). Room and amenities very clean, and room quite spacious. Hotel allowed late check-out for our room (12noon) which made it perfect for our...
  • Gregory
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great, Room was good (would have preferred a slightly larger room), and Bed was amazingly comfortable!
  • Nadarajah
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Accommodation, excellent room service, at the entrance to all the way around happy faces, felt so comfortable and relaxing, room it self is outstanding modern, comfy and elegant, tasty food, Hats off guys, we will be there always
  • Phani
    Australia Australia
    Excellent customer service by everyone on the property.
  • Mylan
    Australia Australia
    When we checked in, Alan was friendly and asked if we were celebrating anything. When I replied it was our sons bday, Alan asked what Levi liked and I said Nutella. When we entered our room, Alan suprised us with a bday banner, icecream cake &...
  • Pamela
    United States of America United States of America
    Very clean and welcoming. Staff were exceptional. The food was great. The Spa was wonderful. Everything we needed was provided or was available in one of the many in-house stores or eateries. If I ever get back to sydney, hope to stay there...
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    Particularly appreciated the extra customer care from the staff. Especially the staff that tidy our rooms up
  • D'mello
    Australia Australia
    The staff and service at the darling are beyond exceptional. I was there with my family and there isn't one negative thing I can say about the entire experience. Having travelled a lot domestically, I've stayed at several hotels and not one comes...
  • 黃永強
    Taiwan Taiwan
    We liked the location more as we began to explore the surroundings more

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Darling at The Star
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Casino

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

    Spa

    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
    • Fitness center

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Vietnamese
    • Chinese

    House rules
    The Darling at The Star takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 80 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 80 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 0.8% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Please note that the property requires a $100 per night credit card pre-authorization at time of check-in to cover any incidental charges or damage to the property.

    From Sunday 11th September 2022 until late March, there will be periods of elevated noise during the hours of 9:00 -17:00 daily as we work through the refurbishment of some of The Darling guestrooms. During this time, we will do our best to minimize any inconveniences this may cause.

    The accommodations prices shown online are for bookings of up to 9 rooms only, regardless of room type. Room rates and booking terms may be different for group bookings depending on the number of rooms booked and will be canceled should it exceed the maximum number bookable online. To make a booking of 10 rooms or more please email us directly: Sales@star.com.au

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Darling at The Star of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about The Darling at The Star

    • The prices at The Darling at The Star may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Darling at The Star is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at The Darling at The Star can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • The Darling at The Star is 0.8 miles from the center of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Darling at The Star has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Room options at The Darling at The Star include:

      • Suite
      • Double
      • Twin

    • The Darling at The Star offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Casino
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Spa facilities
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Swimming pool
      • Fitness